Game apparatus



March 31.1925. 1,531,323

A. WEINBERG (mm APPARATUS l Ammvz s /4 J y To all whom it may concern: p

Be, it known that I, ALEXANDER VEIBF' Patented-Mar.31,1925L V r c ALEXANDER. wmniaianc, ornnw YORK, n; 'Y'. 3

GAME APPARATUS.

J A pphca ti on filed ecember 31, 1924. Serial No. 758,968.

BERG, a citizen'of theUnited States,,a nd a resident of New, York city, borough of Man hattan, county and St at'eiof New York, have invented anew and usefulGame Apparatus,

of which the following is a specification.

'llhis invention relates to game apparatus. An important object of the invention s to provide an apparatus, of the class men- ,tioned, affording the playing of games which are entertaining andifascinating because of the spirit of competition afforded between participants and "the skill required of the individual entrants 1 Other ob'ects of the invention will'become apparent rom the following descriptionwhen taken in connection with thefaccom-i panying drawings lIl whichembodying my invention;

F gure 2 is a longitud nal g taken on l1nei2'2 of;F1gure 1.

Figure 3 is a view in edge, elevation showing the device folded into compact form as for shipment; I l, a e Y Figure 4: is a somewhatfenlarged plan View Ora ring retainingw device. Figure 5 is'ia sectional view taken on line 5-5 or Fi urea v Figure 6 is asectionalvi'ew taken on line 66 of Figure 5.

F'gure 7 adapted to be employed 'i-n-the k pi g O score or scores made in one of the games afforded by the apparatus embodying my invention.

' Inv the drawings wherein for -the, purpose of; illustration is shown 'what I' at present consider the. preferred form of myginvention, the numeral 5 indicates a base to which t is hingedly connected a peg-retaining-support 6. This support v is provided with a substantially semi circular 'bfa'fiie or abut-V ment 7, suil'ablysecur'ed in positionf and car'- 1 ries a plurality of pegs or postsIS I .The up- 7 port is so hinged to the basefifl'by means of a'fabl'ic strip .901 the like carrying a spacQ ing element 10 that the support together-i withthe bafi'le element Tinay beso folded M V nected abridge member 25 Comprising a pair of inclined sides 26 and 27 both of over upon the base5, asishownin Figure 8, as to house or enclose thepegs 8 thusprotecting the same against injury in shipping or storing the apparatus aswill bereadily appreciated. J i g When playingthe gameor games here- F gure 1 "s a plan view of theiapparatus "sectional view is a view in elevation of a peg s V matter more particularly described the support G is so positioned with respect to the base 5 asto assume an angle with respect thereto and is'retaine'd properly positioned by means ofananchoringcord 11. In order to meet certain requirements in the playing of the game depending, possibly, on the skill of the participants, it becomes desir-- able to provide for different adjustments of the support 6 withrespect to the base 5 and to this end the anchoring cord 11 makes such variations possible. In this connection itwill be noted ithat the cord 11 is attached to thesupport 6 at oneside thereof by slipping one end of the cord into an opening 12 through a communicating" sl0ti12, the cord being-provided with a knot 13 to-prevent displacement thereof The cord is then passed into alsimilar opening 14 through a communicating slot 14: formed at one side of the base 5 ,the cord extending across the base at the underneath side thereof-and up throughan opening 15 which also communicates with-a slot 15 whereupon the cord is then passed or looped through a pair of openings 16 and 17 communicating 'respecr tively with slots 16 and 17 formed in the support 6. 'It'will, therefore, appear that in order to adjust tliesupport 6 to a greater orless degree, as desired, it becomes necessary only to correspondingly draw the free e end 18 of the cord through the openings 16 and 17 in onedirection or the other. Upon making such adjustment the length of the cord between its points of connection with the support ,6 is effectively shortened or lengthened, asfthe case maybe, sufficientv friction being maintained between the support 6 and the cord'll at its 'free end toretain the support in a desired position.

)To the rear of the base' 5 there'is'pivotally connected wrin retaining and positioning device indicated as a whole by the numeral 19. *This device is preferably constructed from sheet metal and comprises a baseplate 20. s ecui'ed to thebasefi by means of a rivet 21, the base being slotted, as shown at 22, to provide pair of upstanding flanges 23 adapted to receive therebetween a ring 21'. To the'base plate 20there is suitablyconand 29 respectively, between which the ring 24 is adapted to be positioned. Although the bridge member 25 may be secured to the base plate 20 in various ways, I have, 1n this instance, shown the sides 26 and 27 as provided respectively with lugs or cars 30 and 31 which are passed through suitable openings 82 formed in the base plate, the lugs or ears being bent over upon the under face of the base plate 20, as shown most clearly in Figures 4: and 5, thereby locking the bridge firmly in position. The base plate '20 is provided with a graduation or pointer, indicated by the numeral 33, whereas the base 5 is provided with a series of graduations 34. In this connection it may be pointed out that one in executing a play may elect to direct the ring toward a given "or selected peg in which case the graduations may be, as will be readily appreciated, found helpful in enabling one to properly direct the ring toward the selected objective.

One of the games made possible by the apparatus embodying my invention may be described as follows: Assuming that two participants desire to play the game about to be described, a given number of rings are alloted to each player. The first player places a ring allot-ted to him in the retaining device 19, as shown in Figure 5, and with his forefinger positioned, as shown in Figure 1, imparts a blow to'the ring thereby directing it toward the group of'pegs 8. The

ring so directed may be baffled around into the group'of pegs by means of the bafiie or abutment 7 or it may enter the group directly. If the ring comes to rest about any one of the pegs other than the center ring a score of one point is counted in favor of the player. The participant continues to discharge the rings from the retaining device until he has consumed the total number of rings alloted to him and for each ring that comes to rest about a peg, other than the central peg, a score of one is recorded in his favor, as above explained. Ringing of the central peg, however, entitles the participant to an additional score of five points for each time that the ring comes to rest about the central pe After the first participant has executed his several plays, the following person or persons execute their plays in order, as above described the score for each participant being kept separately from that of the others. The game may be concluded after each player has had one, two or as many turns as may be decided upon at the outset. At the end of the game the respective scores are added and the participant having the highest score is deemed the winner of the contest. For each ring, however, that a participant lodges in one of the circles indicated by the numeral 35, a certain number of points may be deducted from his total score at the conclusion of the game. For example, if a ring lodges in either of the central circles, two points may be deducted, Whereas if a ring lodges in either of the outermost circles one point may be deducted. These deductions may be considered as minus scores which, when added at the conclusion of the game, are, as above mentioned, deducted from the total score of the respective individuals who have been so unfortunate as to fail to escape the penalty.

Another game made possible by the apparatus embodying my invention may be briefly described as follows. A column of figures, such as those, appearing at the rear of the base 5 in Figure 1, is alloted to each participant together with a prescribed number of rings. The participants then in turn execute their plays directing their rings successively into the group of pegs 8. If apeg, bearing a number corresponding to a number found in the column of figures allotted to the particular participant, is rung, a pin such as is indicated by the numeral 36 is thereupon inserted into the opening formed in the base 5 adjacent the number corresponding to the pegjust rung, the openings in the base being indicated by the numeral 37. After the first participant executes all of his plays the remaining participants, in order, execute their respective plays. The scoring is carried out in each case as above mentioned and the participant first filling the group of openings 37 of his particular column is deemed Winner of the contest. Other rules, of course, governing the game may be taken into consideration, if deemed desirable, such for example, as penalties and so on which need no discussion in so far as the present disclosure is concerned;

While I have shown the apparatus as designed for use in the home, in which case the rings are propelled by ones finger, it will be readily understood that the apparatus lends itself to use in amusement parks, and the like, without departing from the spirit of the invention. If the apparatus were used as an amusementpar: device, it would be constructed on a much larger scale than otherwise, thus requiring the use of a mallet or similar instrument as a means forpropelling the rings in executing the plays hereinbcfore described.

I claim:

1. In a game apparatus, a base, a peg retaining support having a plurality of pegs carried thereby and projecting therefrom at an angle with respect. to said base and a ring retaining device adapted for the reception of a ring to be propelled in the direction of said pegs, said ring retaining device being pivotally connected to said base whereby the device may be adjusted to various angles with respect to a plane passing longitudinally through said base.

2. In a game apparatus, a base, a peg retaining support hingedly connected to said base and having a plurality of pegs associated therewith and projecting therefrom at an angle with respect to said base and a ring retainingdevice adapted for the reception'of a ring to be propelledin the direction of said pegs.

3. In a game taining support hingedly connected to said base and having-a pluralityof pegs associated therewith and projectingtherefrom.

at an angle with respect to said base and a ring retaining device adapted for the reception of a ring to be'propelled in the direction of said pegs, said ring retaining device being pivotally connected to said base whereby said device may be angularly adjusted with respect to'a plane passing longi-' tudinally through said base. 7

4. Ina game apparatus, abase, a peg retaining support hingedly connected to said base and adapted; for angular adjust-.

ment with respect tosaid base, said peg retaining support being provided with a groupof pegs,means for; retaining said peg: retaining support in a given ad usted position with respect to said base and a ring retaining device associated with said" base and adapted for thereceptionof'a ring to be propelled in the direction of said group of pegs.

5. In a game apparatus,a base, a peg retaining support hingedly connected to said base and adapted to be adjusted to various angles with respectthereto, means; for retaining said support in a given ad ust-' ed position with respect to said base, said means, being in the form of a flex ble member associated Wlt-ll said base and having one end slidably connected to said support and a ring retaining. device associated with said base and adapted. for the reception of a. ring to be propelled in the direction of ,said group of pegs.

6. In a game apparatus, a base, a peg retaining support hingedly connected to said base and adaptedto be adjusted to varif ous angular positions with respect to said base, a group of pegs-associated withisaid support, means for retaining said support in a given adjusted position, said means being in the form of a flexible element having one'end anchored to said support and its opposite end slidably connected withsaid support, said flexibleelement being intermediate its ends slidably connected to said base and a rmg retaining device ELSSOClZltBtl with. said base adapted for the receptionof a ring to be propelled in thedirection of said group of pegs.

7. In a game apparatus, a base,.a peg retaining support hingedly connected to said base and adaptedto assume various angles with respect to said base, agroup of pegs carried by said support, a ring retaining device pivotally connected to said base and adapted for thefreception ofa ring apparatus, a base, a-' peg 're- .retalnmg support associated with saidbase to be propelled in the direction of said group'of'pegsand a baffling element par tially encircling said group of pegsfor deflecting the propelled ring 1nto said group b of pegs.

'8. Ina game apparatus, a base, a peg adapted for the reception of a ring to be discharged therefrom and propelled in the direct on of said peg, said ring retaining device comprising a bridge element having a slot formed therein wherein the ring is adapted to be positioned and retained in a vertical position prior to its being discharged.

10. In a game apparatus, abase, a peg retaining support associated with said base and carrying a peg, a ring retaining device adapted for the reception of a ring to be discharged therefrom and. propelled in the direction of said peg, said. ring retaining device comprising a base plate pivotally connected to said base, a bridge member secured to said base plate and provided with a' slot into which said ring is adapted to be positioned and within, which saidring is adapted to be retained in a vertical position 7 prior to its being discharged.

11. In a game apparatus, a base, a peg retainlng supportassociated with said base and carrying a peg, a ring retaining device adapted for the reception of a ring to be discharged therefrom and propelled in the direction of said peg, said.ring retaining device comprising a base :plate provided with a pair of upstanding flanges spaced .from each other, a bridge member secured to said base plate and provided with a slot, said slot and the space aflordedbetween said flanges being adapted for the reception and retention of a ring in a vertical position prior to itsbeing discharged. -12. In a game, apparatus, a-base, a peg retaining support associated with said base and carrying a peg, a ring retaining device adapted for the reception of a ring to be discharged therefrom and propelled in the direction of saidpeg, said ring retaining device comprising a base plate provided with a pair of upstanding flanges spaced fromeaeh other, a bridge member secured to said base plate and provided with a slot, said slot and the space afforded between said flanges being adapted for the reception and retention of a ring in a vertical position prior to its being discharged and guide flanges carried by said bridge member npon opposite sides of said slot to guide said ring as it is discharged from said ring retaining device.

13. In a game apparatus, a base, a peg retaining support associated with said base and carrying a peg, and ring retaining means adapted to retain a ring in standing rwsition to be rolled in the direction bi said peg, said ring retaining means C011! prising spaced positioning elements between which said ring is adapted to be inserted and by which said ring isadapted to be retained in a standing positionwprior to its being rolled in the direction of said peg. In testimony whereof, I have affixed my signature to this specification ALEXANDER VVEINBERG. 

